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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Trade war layoffs ‘similar to COVID’: Employment lawyer with 580 CFRA

By Mackenzie A. Irwin

Mackenzie Irwin discussed temporary layoffs during the Canada-U.S. trade war with Newstalk 580 CFRA's Patricia Boal.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

40% of Canadians fear layoffs amid U.S. trade war, March poll finds

By Lior Samfiru

Ontario ranked the highest for job security concerns, with more than 50 per cent worried about unemployment.

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Employment Law March 13th, 2025

Kwantlen Polytechnic University in B.C. to cut 70 faculty positions

By Lior Samfiru

The university is trimming its headcount due to a projected $49-million shortfall in international tuition revenue.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Metal Processing Group cuts workforce amid U.S. trade war

By Lior Samfiru

Canada Metal Processing Group announces a reduction of 140 jobs across its facilities, citing U.S. steel tariffs as a key factor.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

HUB International Severance Pay: Your Rights Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Laid off from HUB International? Discover your rights in Canada, how severance pay is calculated, and steps to take after job loss.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Smurfit Westrock Layoffs: Your Rights and Severance Pay Explained

By Lior Samfiru

Lost your job at Smurfit Westrock? Learn more about your rights to severance in Canada and next steps after termination.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Canada Revenue Agency to eliminate 450 jobs in March

By Lior Samfiru

The workforce reduction comes just months after the agency slashed hundreds of temporary positions in December.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Donald Trump slaps Canada with 25% duties on steel, aluminum

By Lior Samfiru

The federal government will implement retaliatory reciprocal tariffs, worth $29.8 billion, if the U.S. doesn't reconsider.

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Employment Law March 12th, 2025

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.75% in March 2025: Employee rights

By Lior Samfiru

Insight on the Bank of Canada's March interest rate decision and how it could affect employment in the country.

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